Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1840

Average_duration

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2:27

'Die feindlichen Brüder, Op. 49/2' is a composition by Robert Schumann, a German composer of the Romantic era. It was composed in 1840 and premiered on December 13, 1840, in Leipzig, Germany. The piece is part of Schumann's 'Dichterliebe' song cycle, which consists of sixteen songs set to poems by Heinrich Heine. The composition consists of two movements, with the first movement being a slow and melancholic piece, while the second movement is more lively and energetic. The first movement is titled 'Ich grolle nicht' (I bear no grudge), and it is a song about a man who has been betrayed by his lover. The music is characterized by its slow tempo, mournful melody, and the use of minor keys. The second movement is titled 'Und wüssten's die Blumen, die kleinen' (And if the little flowers knew), and it is a song about the beauty of nature and the transience of life. The music is characterized by its fast tempo, lively melody, and the use of major keys. The composition is notable for its use of musical motifs, which are repeated throughout the piece to create a sense of unity and coherence. The motifs are also used to convey the emotional content of the lyrics, with the slow and mournful motifs used in the first movement to convey the sadness and betrayal of the protagonist, while the fast and lively motifs used in the second movement to convey the joy and beauty of nature. Overall, 'Die feindlichen Brüder, Op. 49/2' is a beautiful and emotionally powerful composition that showcases Schumann's mastery of the Romantic style. Its use of motifs, its expressive melodies, and its evocative lyrics make it a timeless masterpiece of classical music.

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